Join the Carson Higgins Memorial Foundation on Sunday, Feb. 5, at XMAS Bar Cleveland, 1052 Old River Road, in The Flats of Cleveland for an afternoon of Bingo games with prizes every woman can adore – designer purses! Proceeds from this event benefit the Foundation’s mission of enhancing the lives of children facing cancer and other life challenges by funding programs that provide therapeutic, medical, and educational opportunities.

During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Chamile Ghorayeb of Studio CEO Salon & Spa cut CHMF Co-Founder Debbie Higgins' hair during his lunch hour in honor of his sister who passed away from Leukemia at the age of 24.

Letting kids who are either facing cancer themselves or have a loved one facing cancer have the opportunity to be with other children who have a similar experience is an important aspect of coping and healing.

Each luminary remembers a loved one who has survived cancer or remembers loved ones we’ve lost. Monies raised support educational and advocacy efforts to advance evidence-based solutions that reduce death and suffering from cancer.

As I reflect on Carson, I have so many memories. Some are vivid, some have faded, some I wouldn’t remember without pictures. Many are amazing, full of happiness, hope and joy. Some are painful, and trigger grief and finality.

On July 23, the Carson Higgins Memorial Foundation was honored to take part in “The Molly Impact Gratitude Gala” hosted by Molly Oldham. Molly is a two-time Brain Cancer survivor and her wish for her 21st birthday

The scholarships are presented in memory of Carson Higgins, who passed away in 2016 from neuroblastoma and would have been a graduating member of Revere High School’s Class of 2022.